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With Square Cash, peer-to-peer transfers link to users' checking accounts and debit cards and are free to use.

PayPal's latest rollout, which allows merchants to accept payment through an application that scans QR codes, is one in a string of developments aimed at overhauling the way customers pay for goods.

Moving your payroll practices to the cloud? Here are some helpful pointers on finding a vendor that meets your company's needs.

The expense and time it takes to get money deposited can gouge a company's profit margins. Jay Bhattacharya decided to address nearly every pain point in the transaction process.

New service can save business owners the time and hassle of manually feeding accounting data into QuickBooks.

The popular web-based program now supports payment and payroll integration, and CRM services.

Chili's is furnishing restaurants with tabletop tablets, hoping to drive sales and speed up the payment process.

Accounting error makes Pennsylvania man the richest person on the planet -- if only for an instant.

Start cleaning up your credit rating and improving your credit scores with these smart tips from a personal finance expert.

PayPal plans to go where no payment processor has gone before: space.

While many small merchants only accept cash or checks, most consumers prefer plastic.

More companies are offering point-of-sale systems that work on mobile touch-screen devices.

The Senate is expected to vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 this week. If passed, online retailers would have to collect sales tax in all states, even if they don't have a physical footprint in the state.

Bitcoin represents a way to transfer money anonymously and at no cost.

What are the advantages of switching your POS system to a mobile device.

When it comes to regulations, small businesses may feel the sting the most. Here, we parse how each of the candidates might alleviate those pressures.

With the Presidential election nearing, we break down the candidates' stance on small-business contracting and how they plan to invest -- or not invest -- future federal dollars.

Credit-card giants agree to pay more than $6 billion to settle an antitrust case.

Confused about payment schedules and hidden fees? We'll walk you through the fine print.

Federal Reserve report shows financial reforms are making a difference for merchants, although some say it's not enough.

When PayPal launched its newest mobile payment platform, it joined a wide selection of existing services. Here's a breakdown of the leaders.